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Three children kidnapped in Kogi, adductors demand N100m ransom

Gunmen have kidnapped three children of an electronic dealer in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 8pm on Wednesday on Kaduna Estate, Ajaokuta Steel township complex.

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An eyewitness said the gunmen invaded a compound where the children live and started shooting into the air before they abducted them.

A family source, who craved anonymity, identified the parent of the abducted children as one Mr Kadiri, an electronic dealer who hails from Edo State.

The source said the gunmen had contacted the family of the victims on Thursday afternoon, demanding N100 million ransom.

The kidnapped children are said to be five, seven and 10 respectively.

The source said, “The gunmen invaded the house of Mr Kadiri, our brother who sells television, radio and other electronic devices.

“They shot repeatedly to scare people from coming close. When they could not see their target victim (Kadiri), they decided to abduct three of his children.

“The kidnappers contacted some of our family members and they are demanding N100m”.

Jessy Oche

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